Task Force on Police Use of Force Focuses on Mental Health

A Maine task force that reviewed police officers’ use of deathly force is calling for expanded access to inpatient mental health care and crisis stabilization.

Last of 3 Charged in Millinocket Killing to Be Tried

A trial is set for the last of three people charged in a home invasion that left a Maine man dead.

Two Charged With Drug Trafficking Following Suspected Overdose Death

Police in Auburn have made two arrests in connection with a suspected drug overdose.

Maine Restarts Search for Consultant to Help With Pot Rules

Maine is trying again to hire a consultant to help the state craft rules about the legal sale of marijuana.

Couple Sentenced for Tax Fraud, MaineCare Fraud

A former Maine couple that ran companies to transport clients with disabilities have been sentenced for defrauding MaineCare and filing false tax returns.

Gas Prices Down A Bit More In Northern New England

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Gas prices in northern New England have fallen a bit more, although the national average is unchanged from last week.

Stealthy Destroyer Commissioned In San Diego Ceremony

SAN DIEGO (AP) — An American flag was raised as part of a ceremony in San Diego commissioning the USS Michael Monsoor, one of the new stealthy Zumwalt class of destroyers.

2 Eel Dealers Face Charges for Illegal Sales

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   Two baby eel dealers are facing misdemeanor charges for illegal sales as Maine moves to increase oversight over the lucrative industry

Maine’s Housing Market Set Records in 2018

Maine broke records for the number of homes sold and the median price in 2018.

Early Moring Blaze Claims a Life

A fire at a mobile home in Kittery has taken the life of a 52 year old man.